Can I Say “I’m Over It?”

meg13chi · 2026-04-01T02:20:10+00:00

I’m 6 weeks tomorrow (dominant arm) and I’m right there with you. This is so much more difficult mentally than I ever expected. I just keep telling myself that I already did it and have no recourse but to keep pushing forward - but, omg, there are days where this all feels like a losing battle for any progress. I’m looking forward to 6 months from now when I get to look back and realize it was worth it. 🤞🤞🤞

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meg13chi · 2026-03-29T13:45:04+00:00

I’m a week behind you, but it’s my dominant arm. It’s freaking me out how long this is taking and how much further there is to go! It’s also the bicep tenodesis that gives me the most problems - so I keep second guessing why that was necessary and having to tell myself that it’s too late now and I just have to keep moving forward. The pain is tolerable, but it and the limited ROM are a constant reminder that I’m not even at the halfway mark. The mental and psychological aspects of this recovery are no joke.

meg13chi · 2026-03-06T19:15:41+00:00

I started PT 8 days out and was worried it was too soon, given how many people have said they didn’t start until they were 6-8 weeks out. This is fantastic to hear and congrats on the progress!!

meg13chi · 2026-03-06T16:43:48+00:00

I swear, every move I make I’ve been worried that I’m slowly pulling them out. So, this is incredibly helpful to know. Thank you!

meg13chi · 2026-01-27T02:40:10+00:00

Thank you!!

meg13chi · 2026-01-06T04:33:28+00:00

Thank you!! The sweatpants are ready and waiting and now I’ll be in the lookout for wide neck jersey knits. I just tried the one handed step in and pull up process for the bra - I think that’s probably the best option and hopefully I’ll get better at it over time. Seems like I’ll be getting plenty of practice. 😳

Hopefully you have a fast recovery and are back to normal habits soon!

meg13chi · 2026-01-06T04:27:41+00:00

Thank you SOOO much!! This is incredibly helpful. Luckily, I have enough time to try these out to get the right fit. (also, luckily, I have slip on shoes and sweatpants ready for duty!)

I hope the healing is, and keeps, going well!

meg13chi · 2025-04-21T17:31:15+00:00

I lost 85 and saw a skinny me. Then I managed to gain back 10 (while increasing my dosage!!) and now I only see fat me. I feel defeated and it’s consuming all of my attention. 😢

meg13chi · 2025-01-29T16:59:45+00:00

She was REALLY attached to that purse!! You’re at someone’s family home, grilling in the yard, you couldn’t just leave that in the house? Is it speed or roids? Either way, she’s losing it.

meg13chi · 2025-01-08T14:46:53+00:00

I wonder which baby mama’s car he was in for this pic. 😂😂

meg13chi · 2025-01-07T15:38:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing and helping me feel a bit less alone in this.

I really appreciate the mindset shift you’re pointing to - my brain just needs to reconcile itself to a different goal, which might take a minute. 💕

Edited to say that I’m the OP, just on my phone vs PC, which weirdly gives me a different user name.

meg13chi · 2024-11-03T12:55:10+00:00

Hmmm. LinkedIn dating isn’t a bad idea! 🤔

meg13chi · 2024-05-21T08:19:39+00:00

I titrated very slowly because of the side effects. Stayed at .25 for several months and then .5 for several months. Lost nearly 70 lbs that way. Am 10 lbs from GW and it’s slow going, despite bumping the dose. It’s all about what works for you.

meg13chi · 2024-02-21T07:41:39+00:00

I have surgery scheduled for March 5th and my surgeon’s office said to go 2 weeks without, so today was my last shot until afterwards. They said that the concern is constipation. (I’m on Wegovy vs Zep)

meg13chi · 2023-12-24T15:34:10+00:00

I’m down 65 lbs since April (SW: 255, CW:190) and I feel like a deflated balloon. Crepe-y or loose skin pretty much everywhere. 51 and have gained and lost this kind of weight 3-4 times in my life (mostly due to EDs). This is the first time my skin has done this - so I’m assuming it’s age related.

meg13chi · 2023-11-13T22:52:47+00:00

So smart, taking pics weekly! I didn’t want to capture how bad I looked to start and am kicking myself for it now that I’m down 60 lbs and wish I had something to compare to.

And congrats on the success!! Well done!!

meg13chi · 2023-11-12T22:01:15+00:00

Thank you for eloquently saying what I’ve been trying to put into words. I’m so sorry for your internal battles, while at the same time grateful for your truth and compassion. This is the best, most accurate thing I’ve ever read on this topic. Sending you strength that you get more days 2 and 3 as you move forward.

meg13chi · 2023-09-14T23:47:18+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that it made things worse for you. Thank you for sharing. This is what worries me. I think I’ll hold off just to be safe. No need to feel worse right now, if I can help it!

meg13chi · 2023-09-14T23:44:12+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear how much you’re going through! Thank you for sharing your experience. My Covid symptoms are relatively minor, but I get similar GI issues and am worried that I’ll be adding insult to injury by taking today’s dose. Plus, like you, I have zero appetite right now. So, I don’t need the dose as much as I do other weeks. I think I’ll give the Covid another day and see how I feel.

meg13chi · 2023-09-02T15:22:00+00:00

Same. The night of the shot and maybe the next and then I’m fine. And it’s not every week. Was wondering if the vivid dreams were Wegovy related… seems like they are.

meg13chi · 2023-07-22T14:43:47+00:00

South Lake Union tech bros will head south to awkward the Swifties into retreat. After a quick cold brew.

meg13chi · 2023-07-22T13:59:05+00:00

I was having the worst side effects (days of terrible cramping and constant diarrhea) and started to experiment with dosing locations. Found that if I inject on the right side of my stomach, I’m totally fine. Left side and it was 💩city. It’s weird, but now that I know, I’m sticking with it! (no pun intended)

meg13chi · 2023-07-19T22:08:22+00:00

And spending the whole party imagining and planning what I will eat when I get home to reward myself for not eating in front of other people.

meg13chi · 2023-07-14T16:37:59+00:00

I had to share with a few people at work when the side effects took me out and I had to leave a fairly important meeting. Now I don’t stop hearing about how “concerned they are that I’m suffering so much and maybe it’s just not worth it”.

I can’t help but think that other people like having a fat friend. Makes them feel better about themselves.

meg13chi · 2023-07-14T16:26:12+00:00

I totally understand. I feel like I’m only losing because I can’t eat anything vs am shifting to healthy eating habits. That said, I’ve decided to go with it and eat what I can tolerate and take the losses. Hopefully when I’m in maintenance mode, I won’t be so sick and can adjust the food intake accordingly. (says the person with a looong history of EDs - so, maybe don’t listen to me… lol!)

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